Asian Games Live: Dharun Ayyasamy Wins Silver In Men’s 400m Hurdles

Saina Nehwal opened India’s medal account on Day 9 of the Asian Games 2018. Saina won a historic bronze after losing to World No.1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in women’s singles semifinals. In a match that lasted 37 minutes, the Indian lost in straight games — 17-21, 14-21. By virtue of this win, Saina became the only second singles player to win an Asiad bronze after Syed Modi, who had won a bronze in 1982. Apart from Saina, PV Sindhu defeated Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 15-21, 21-10 to become the first-ever badminton singles player to reach the singles final event. Sindhu will now face World No.1 Tai Tzu Ying in the final. In hockey, India women’s team continued their fine form as they scored five goals to breeze past Thailand in women’s Pool B match. In Squash, India beat Indonesia in men’s team Pool B match and India women’s team beat Iran in Pool B match. In table tennis, India beat Macau in men’s team Group D match. And in their other men’s team group match, India beat Vietnam 3-0. (MEDAL TALLY)

Live updates of Asian Games 2018, Day 9 straight from Jakarta, Indonesia

08:24 IST: Here is how the medal tally looks after Day 8 of Asian Games 2018.

07:30 IST: India’s Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu will be in focus today as they take on Tai Tzu Ying and Akane Yamaguchi respectively in women’s singles badminton semi-finals. Javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, will be looking to repeat his Commonwealth Games show in the men’s javelin throw final.

07:20 IST: In Equestrian, India are currently fourth in Equestrian Jumping team 1st qualification. However, in Equestrian Jumping individual 1st Qualification, India’s Kevic Kaevaan Setalvad is currenlty 20th while Chetan Reddy Nukala is 37th, and Kevic Zahan Setalvad is 55th.

07:10 IST: Hello and welcome to the live blog of Day 8 of Asian Games 2018.

The Indian women’s hockey team will play their group match against Thailand. The Indian team has scored 33 goals in their last three matches and have conceded only one in return. There are four boxing matches scheduled on Monday with Vikas Krishan going up against Pakistan’s Tanveer Ahmed in the 75kg middleweight category. The men will be competing in four separate weight categories. India’s flag-bearer Neeraj Chopra will be looking to repeat his Commonwealth Games show in the men’s javelin throw final. Alongside Neeraj Chopra, Nayana James and Neena Varakil will compete in the women’s long jump finals. Juana Murmu and Anu Raghavan will be competing in their 400m hurdles final. Men and women’s 3000m steeplechase final will see the participation of Shankar Lal Swami (men’s), Sudha Singh and Chinta Yadav.